The average train between Hartlepool and Arbroath takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Hartlepool to Arbroath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Hartlepool and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Arbroath station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Hartlepool to Arbroath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hartlepool station.
Hartlepool to Arbroath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Arbroath station.
Book your Hartlepool to Arbroath train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Hartlepool and Arbroath is 226 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Arbroath via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 47m.